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Chinese tourists discovered it, now locals are flocking to Sea Lake – The Age
This north Victorian town was put on the map by Chinese social media before the pandemic put end to international visitors. Can locals make up the shortfall?
Before tourism took off in Sea Lake the towns future appeared bleak as businesses folded and locals worried there was little to keep young people from being lured to bigger population centres.
Julie Pringle near painted silos. Credit:Jason South
Sea Lake has also joined the silo art trail, helping to consolidate its place on the local travel circuit.
A group of locals banded together to rescue the Royal Hotel on the main street. A range of accommodation is now available and houses have sold so…
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